Outdoor physical activity for older people—the senior exercise park: Current research, challenges and future directions
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DOI: 10.1002/hpja.60
Abstract: ISSUE ADDRESSED Exercising outdoors provide beneficial effect on mental and physical health for all ages. However, few older people exercise outdoors other than walking. While outdoor gyms have become increasingly common in Australia, limited outdoor… read more here.
Keywords: older people; outdoor physical; equipment; exercise park ... See more keywords
A seniors exercise park program for older adults with mild balance dysfunction - a feasibility study.
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DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2022.2112984
Abstract: PURPOSE To evaluate the feasibility of a multimodal exercise program conducted at a Seniors Exercise Park among older adults with mild balance dysfunction. METHODS Participants (aged ≥65 years) with mild balance dysfunction underwent 18 weeks of gradual… read more here.
Keywords: balance dysfunction; seniors exercise; mild balance; balance ... See more keywords
Cost-Effectiveness of the ENJOY Seniors Exercise Park for Older People: A Pre-Post Intervention Study.
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DOI: 10.1123/jpah.2022-0380
Abstract: BACKGROUND The Exercise interveNtion outdoor proJect in the cOmmunitY (ENJOY) Seniors Exercise Park program uses specialized outdoor equipment and a physical activity program to engage older people in physical activity, with multiple health benefits. We… read more here.
Keywords: seniors exercise; health; cost; program ... See more keywords